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Building, Resources and Markets

We are responsible for many of the regulatory systems that New Zealand’s markets: building, communications, competition, consumer and commercial, energy markets, financial markets, intellectual property, and petroleum and minerals. In addition, we are responsible for the functions that support the external facing New Zealand Government Procurement and Government Property Group brands.

ensuring New Zealanders are connected and have access to resilient, inclusive and competitive communications services and infrastructure

supporting New Zealand to become a prosperous and leading digital nation

increasing value from lower carbon energy that is secure and affordable

delivering a step-change in the value we get from New Zealand’s energy and mineral resources

building a business environment where consumers are supported and businesses are empowered.

The group has 4 branches:

Commerce, Consumers and Communications

Energy and Resource Markets

Building System Performance

New Zealand Government Procurement and Property.

Corporate, Governance and Information

The Corporate, Governance and Information Group is headed by Deputy Chief Executive Megan Main.

We work in partnership with business groups to enable them to deliver their objectives and portfolio obligations. We support the stewardship obligations of the organisation including its medium and long-term sustainability, health, capability and capacity.

The group has 6 branches:

Human Resources

Engagement, Communications and Ministerial Services

Legal

Enterprise Risk & Assurance

ICT

Evidence and Insights.

The group is supported by operations and organisational governance and strategy teams.

Finance and Performance

The Finance and Performance Group is headed by Chief Financial Officer Stewart McRobie.

We support the effective management of the Ministry's resources including finance, procurement and property. This includes implementing effective financial policies and procedures, business-wide planning, advice and performance reporting.

The group has 4 branches:

Enterprise Performance and Reporting

Financial Control

Property and Procurement

Business Partnering.

Immigration New Zealand

We look after New Zealand’s immigration rules and laws, which in turn support our economic growth and strengthen our relationship with other parts of the world. We offer a range of visas to help those who can contribute to New Zealand to visit, work, study, live, or invest here.

We work with international organisations and industry partners to improve how the immigration system operates. In addition, we provide regulatory compliance services, oversees border control operations and supports migrant and refugee settlement.

The group has 5 branches:

Compliance, Risk and Intelligence

Visa Services

Service Design and Performance

Settlement, Protection and Attraction

Business Strategy and Governance.

Labour, Science and Enterprise

The Labour, Science and Enterprise Group is headed by Deputy Chief Executive Paul Stocks.

We help boost the New Zealand economy by developing New Zealand’s skill system, science and innovation systems, alongside labour market policy. We do this by taking a ‘just transition’ approach so that opportunities and impacts are anticipated, supported, or managed in a way that does not leave people behind.

The group has 6 branches:

Labour and Immigration Policy

Tourism and Economic Development

Science, Innovation and International

Science System Investment and Performance

Entity Performance and Investment

Just Transitions.

Our Crown entity partners play an integral delivery role across these areas. We facilitate and advise on the settings they need to succeed.

Market Services

We deliver fair markets that thrive. Working with businesses, employees and consumers, we hold people accountable to the rules set for the market in a way that ensures businesses thrive and New Zealanders are protected. This includes:

information and education services to businesses, workers and the public